Gilson Pond Dam

Cheshire County, New Hampshire (near JAFFREY)

River/Stream: GILSON POND

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
85 ft
Reservoir Storage
80 acre-ft
Year Completed
1875
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
444 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-11-28

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH01060
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
42.86190, -72.06690
Age
151 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.